Every offseason, a number of players typically end up getting cut from their original team only to be signed away by another team in a trash-for-treasure deal.

We've seen some quality players hit the free agent market simply because their original team needed to clear some cap space. And surely, they will have plenty of suitors elsewhere in the league.

OT Jammal Brown - Redskins - Brown was a surprise cut to many as the Redskins moved further underneath the salary cap. He has proven to be capable of playing both tackle positions and should be an effect upgrade for a team needing either.

S OJ Atogwe - Redskins - The Redskins signed Atogwe just last offseason but that did not make him immune from being cut. He started 8 games for the Redskins last season and would make for a decent starter on a lot of teams.

DE Will Smith - Saints - This long time Saint was a casualty of Drew Brees receiving the franchise tag. While not an elite sack artist, Smith is a well rounded DE who would make a great consolation prize for any team who misses out on someone like Mario Williams.

S Roman Harper - Saints - Harper is a quality in-the-box safety who excels at blitzing, but his coverage skills and salary made him expendable. Look for the Saints to try and bring him back at a cheaper deal, but if not, he could be a decent upgrade for some other teams out there.

DE Dwight Freeney - Colts - Freeney is a guy the Colts would have preferred to restructure, but the talks broke down and they were forced to cut him. Freeney is 32 but could still provide an excellent pass rushing threat to any team who needs one.

Unable to work out a restructured deal, the Titans have released QB Matt Hasselbeck.

The team has noted that they would like Hasselbeck to return at a reduced deal. The QB is open to a return but will utilize his ability to test the market first. He may be an attractive veteran option to a team too wary of Peyton Manning's injury risk.

Here is one last review of each team's salary cap situation on the even of free agency.

These are the teams in the best cap situations. They have enough cap space to sign multiple high quality free agents and still have money left over. Expect them to be highly competitive on the free agent market:

These are the teams who are in good cap shape. They will be able to compete for the top free agents, but may not be able to sign as many of them as the teams listed above. These teams are also expected to be competitive in the market:

The following teams have enough cap space to make one big move and some smaller ones, or a few mid-level moves. They'll likely lose out on the highest quality free agents in a bidding war with the above teams, but should still be players in free agency.

Peyton Manning Tour Kicks Off in South Beach
by DC Insider Rick Bennett

Former Dolphin and Future Dolphin?

Peyton Manning's tour of the league has officially begun today, with his first visit being to the Miami Dolphins.

Owner Stephen Ross has spared no expense in attempting to woo the top QB on the free agent market.

The day began with Manning being introduced to new head coach Joe Philbin and the rest of the coaching staff, as well as meeting with some of the Dolphins current star players including WR Brandon Marshall, LT Jake Long and RB Reggie Bush.

Ross and Manning then spent the evening in a luxury box at the Heat game where he got to rub elbows with stars LeBron James and Dwayne Wade.

Manning was reportedly impressed by the extents the Dolphins went to in welcoming him, but he is in no rush to make a decision.

"I'm grateful for everything Stephen and the team has done for me to day," Manning said. "But I'm going to take some time to look at all of my options and pick the best one."

Manning may even wait to see where some of the league's other top free agents end up before deciding on his own team.

He is expected to make several other stops but the teams involved have not yet been identified.

On the same day Peyton Manning was visiting with the Miami Dolphins, the guy who spent years trying to sack Manning was visiting two teams in the same state.

Mario Williams met with both the Buccaneers and Jaguars today. Both teams are highly interested in signing the player many have called the best free agent ever available.

Williams began the day in Jacksonville meeting with new owner Shahid Kahn, GM Gene Smith and head coach Mike Mularkey. The meeting reportedly went well.

Williams then moved on to Tampa Bay where he was greeted by head coach Greg Schiano. The Bucs are one of the teams in the best shape salary cap-wise, so money will be no object here. Williams reportedly like where he would fit in on a talented young defensive line in Schiano's aggressive scheme.

Williams will continue his tour of the league with more visits lined up throughout the rest of the week. When he finally does choose a team, he is expected to be made one of, if not THEE, highest paid defensive players in the history of the league.

The Bears have announced today that they've released OL Frank Omiyale. Omiyale played multiple positions along the offensive line the last few seasons after being a "prized" free agent signing of former GM Jerry Angelo a few years back.

The move came after the Bears acquired DE Osi Umenyiora in a trade. His release will save the Bears just under $2 million in cap space. The team is reportedly going all in to sign free agent WR Dwayne Bowe and will need some additional cap space in order to better their chances.

The Cowboys announced today that they've released veteran DE Marcus Spears. Spears was a former first round pick who resigned last offseason, but has never lived up to his first round billing and was no longer worth his nearly $3 million salary.

The move frees up some space for the Cowboys to use on some of the free agents they plan on hosting later on today. Rumor has it that they are very interested in adding a top quality pass rusher to play opposite DeMarcus Ware on defense.

The Steelers started the offseason in the worst salary cap situation of any team in the league. Judicious cuts and restructurings allowed the team to get far enough under the cap in order to compete for some free agents.

The free agent at the top of their list is apparently former Dolphin Vernon Carey who was in the Steel City today visiting the team facilities.

Carey isn't the biggest name on the market, but is an experienced NFL lineman and fits what the Steelers like to do offensively.

The o-line has been an area of serious need for the Steelers in recent years. Carey figures to be the immediate starter at RG if he signs with the team.

Ben Grubbs is one of the top free agent offensive lineman on the market, and he's making his first known visit to a team today in Indy.

The Colts seem all but certain to take Andrew Luck with the first overall pick in April's draft, and protecting him is a huge concern. Grubbs would solidify the interior of the Colts o-line and also help to improve their sub-par rushing attack.

It also doesn't hurt that new Colts head coach Chuck Pagano also comes from the Ravens, a connection that he is sure to use to try and lure Grubbs to his new team.

The Colts are also expected to host several of Pagano's former defenders from Baltimore, including linebackers Jarret Johnson and Jameel McClain.